In fact, he always harbored a grand ambition and aspiration to expand the territory and consolidate the country.
Every decision was made after careful consideration, solely for the sake of the prosperity of the Tianxuan Kingdom.
He never imagined that this decision, made with the consideration of expanding the territory, would inadvertently create a beautiful story of a ruler and his minister.
Looking back now, it all seems like a wonderful coincidence, carefully planned and cleverly arranged by the mysterious master of fate.
If it weren't for that battle, Tianxuan would probably have missed the chance to meet this extraordinary and wise national advisor.
"It's fate, it's all fate." The Emperor sighed softly, his voice full of relief and pride, as if he were proud of his unintentional "stroke of genius".
Then, turning their gaze to the courtiers below the throne, their reactions varied, yet they were all uniformly captivated by the story told by Feng Qingyun.
When I heard the poignant and moving story of "Farewell My Concubine," I was deeply saddened.
Many ministers couldn't help but frown slightly, their faces filled with confusion, bewilderment, and a vague sense of unease.
Some people shook their heads gently, their movements slow and heavy.
It seems to be a silent expression of one's incomprehension and difficulty in agreeing with this concept of prioritizing love above all else and sacrificing one's life for love.
Some people pursed their lips tightly, their lips trembling slightly, and their eyes revealed a hint of struggle and entanglement.
It was as if a fierce internal struggle was taking place, trying to understand this behavior that contradicted one's own values, yet one could never truly let it go.
These ministers were raised with Confucian ideals of loyalty and righteousness, and upheld the ideals of actively engaging in worldly affairs, cultivating themselves, managing their families, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world.
Throughout his long academic career and years in government and politics, he has deeply imprinted the concepts of loyalty, responsibility, and commitment into his soul.
In their understanding, giving up one's life for love not only violates the values they have always upheld.
This also created an instinctive resistance and rejection towards the story among them.
This emotion, like a heavy stone, weighed on their hearts, making them feel depressed and confused.
As Feng Qingyun continued to vividly recount the story of her family's national teacher, from her adoption by the Taoist temple to her quiet, peaceful, yet austere and simple environment, she began to recount the story.
Day after day, year after year, he devoted himself to cultivating the Tao, hoping that one day he could use his own strength to avenge his parents who died unjustly.
Later, after learning that the small country had been destroyed by Tianxuan, she turned her attention to the common people and chose to become the national teacher of Tianxuan, assisting the emperor in governing the country and bringing benefits to the people.
The expressions of the ministers gradually underwent a dramatic change.
When I heard that Yu Ji, through her arduous years of cultivation, overcame numerous difficulties and continuously improved her Taoist cultivation with her tenacious perseverance and firm belief, I was deeply moved.
Many people looked on with genuine admiration, their eyes filled with the same respect they had for a hero who had endured hardship yet remained steadfast.
When they learned that she had ultimately chosen to become the Grand Preceptor of Tianxuan Kingdom, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting the country and its people, the ministers' faces showed smiles of relief and appreciation.
They exchanged glances, their eyes no longer filled with the initial doubt, confusion, and discomfort, but instead with understanding, support, and high expectations.
"Such an extraordinary woman, to become the Grand Preceptor of our Tianxuan Kingdom, is truly a blessing for our dynasty!" an elderly minister exclaimed.
Although the voice was soft, it carried a hint of excitement and trembling, as if the excitement was about to burst out of the throat.
As soon as he finished speaking, the other ministers nodded in agreement, and a murmur of discussion rose and fell in the hall.
They knew that with such a brave and resourceful national advisor who cared for the world and had compassion for all living beings as their advisor, coupled with the miraculous power of King Jinrui Zhao, they were in for a great opportunity.
Tianxuan's future will surely be like the rising sun, radiant and prosperous.
Thinking of this, the gloom in the hearts of the ministers was swept away, replaced by the bright sunshine of hope and anticipation for the future.
The Imperial Advisor's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, fixed on the divine light screen above Qin Qianluo's head.
His eyes were filled with an irrepressible, burning curiosity, as if he wanted to see every detail in the light screen clearly.
Within the light screen, the woman with the same name as her staggered step by step toward the precipice of fate.
Her hair flew wildly in the wind, and her face was filled with despair and helplessness.
Finally, she slowly drew the gleaming blade and held it against her neck without hesitation.
Crimson blood slowly slid down the sharp blade, dripping onto the cold ground and spreading a shocking red stain.
Upon seeing this, the Imperial Advisor's once relaxed and handsome eyebrows instantly furrowed into a deep frown, his eyes filled with doubt and confusion.
Her mind was in chaos, with countless thoughts flashing through her mind like a revolving lantern.
It is truly difficult to understand what kind of despair and helplessness could drive a person to give up hope of living and end their own life.
Upon hearing the words, "She will only drive others to commit suicide," the Imperial Advisor's lips curled into a slightly pleased smile.
That smile carried a hint of cunning and coldness, as if mocking the foolish choices people make in the world.
In her view, rather than choosing to commit suicide in a desperate situation, it would be wiser and more correct to make those who pose a threat to her disappear from this world completely.
As for the saying "better to die than to die," in her heart, it was an irrefutable truth.
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